Sara Krivacek

Sara Krivacek, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at James Madison University's College of Business. Her research focuses on Organizational Behavior, Positive Organizational Behavior, Social Networks, and Human Resource Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Clemson University (2024), an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University (2018), and a B.S. in Business Administration from Duquesne University (2017).

Her work explores topics such as compassion in the workplace, psychological contracts, employee well-being, and social network dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on ostracism impacts, self-compassion visibility, and global outsourcing strategies. She has been recognized with the Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship (2022–2023), Academy of Management Best Paper (2023), and Outstanding Teaching Award (2021).

Dr. Krivacek serves on the editorial board of Group & Organization Management and has contributed as an ad hoc reviewer. Her research emphasizes practical applications in human resource management and organizational development.